Did you know colon cancer is the number two cancer killer in men and women? In fact, last year colon cancer death rates exceeded those from breast cancer in women. The good news is that colon cancer is easily detected and treated if found early. Colon cancer screening by colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy is easy, safe, and effective. The American Cancer Society recommends either sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy for all individuals starting at the age of 50. If you have a first degree relative with a history of colon cancer, you should be screened starting at the age of 40. Providence Seward Medical Center now offers colon cancer screening on a monthly basis. Please contact us at (907) 224-5205 for more information.
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